How to Pronounce "lap of luxury"
expression
LAP-uhv-LUKZHUR-ee
LAP-ov-LUK-shuh-ree
Definition
A situation where someone lives in great comfort and wealth, surrounded by expensive and luxurious things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæp/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɫəɡʒɝi
British English
lˈæp/ /ˈɒv/ /lˈʌkʃəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAP-uhv-LUKZHUR-ee
UK
LAP-ov-LUK-shuh-ree
Listen in Context
They lived in the lap of luxury after winning the lottery.
She dreams of living in the lap of luxury someday.
Their new hotel feels like the lap of luxury.
After years of hard work, they finally found themselves in the lap of luxury.